Lophogobius cyprinoides, commonly known as the crested goby, is a small fish that is widespread throughout the western Atlantic Ocean.

Both sexes have reddish-brown to olive mottling along their head and bodies, but those of the males are more extensive and darker in color.

[2] Adults are capable of dwelling in fresh or saltwater and inhabit tidal creeks, estuaries, mangroves and other coastal waters with salinity ranging from 0.0 to 39.3 ppt.

[3] Crested goby feed mainly on algae, but are opportunistic feeders and will take small insects, crustaceans and molluscs.

Crested goby lay their eggs in rocky areas along the sea bed, where they are secured from being swept away by harsh currents.